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Kyrene School District leaders increase staff wages due to school closures
Friday, May 15, 2026
Earlier this year, the Kyrene School District board voted to close down six schools and now leaders are pouring money back into staff salaries and stipends.
Valley college graduates first nurses in bachelors degree program, filling critical workforce gap
Friday, May 8, 2026
The first class of nearly 20 GateWay Community College students will be walking across the stage to receive their bachelor’s degrees in nursing this month.
Valley community colleges tackle teacher shortage with affordable degrees
Friday, May 8, 2026
Maricopa County Community College (MCCCD) is tackling the state’s teacher shortage by offering affordable bachelors degrees in education.
New report ranks Arizona 49th in public school per-student spending
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A new report found that Arizona ranks 49th in the nation when it comes to per-student spending, while state rankings fell in other areas as well.
Scottsdale high school senior gets perfect ACT score
Monday, April 27, 2026
One Scottsdale high school senior scored a perfect score on his American College Testing (ACT) exam, which is a feat less than 1% of students achieve.
Anthem seniors lay wreath to remember unknown soldiers in Arlington
Friday, April 24, 2026
In March 2026, two Anthem high school seniors laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.
Chandler high school students are finalists in international math competition
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A team of four talented students from a Chandler high school are finalists in a prestigious international math competition.
Arizona bill could force school districts to increase teacher pay
Monday, April 13, 2026
A new bill could require Arizona public school districts to spend 60% of their budgets on teacher pay and “direct instructional expenses.”
Arizona receives $8.4 million to prioritize early childhood education programs
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The state of Arizona was selected to receive $8.4 million in federal funding to help strengthen early childhood education programs.
Valley student finds new career in trades through affordable MCCCD program
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Addist Bennett never thought he would go to college, especially as an older adult. He enrolled into a Maricopa County Community College District.